Sony STR-DN1010 3D-Ready AV Receiver Revealed

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Sony has unveiled a new AV receiver capable of handling 3D video from Blu Ray sources including the Playstation 3.  The Sony STR-DN1010 is the first of its kind from Sony, adding 3D video capability to home entertainment systems.

The new Sony STR-DN1010 receiver has four HDMI inputs, each of which are capable of passing 3D video from a range of sources including Blu Ray players and the Playstation 3.  On the audio side, the STR-DN1010 supports 7.1 channel Dolby surround at 110W per channel and includes DTS audio processing.  It also features a dock for iPods and iPhones, as well as S-AIR wireless audio for cable-free connectivity to other supported devices.

The Sony STR-DN1010 receiver will begin shipping in June for $500.  News of Sony’s 3D-capable receiver came along with news of other, lower-end Sony receivers, each of which provides similar connectivity and processing as the STR-DN1010, but none of which will be 3D-ready.  The Sony STR-DH810 receiver will sell for $400, offering all of the STR-DN1010′s firepower without the 3D video capabilities.  The STR-DH510 receiver, available in March for $230, will feature three HDMI inputs, two component inputs and will only support 5.1-channel Dolby surround sound.